SB1902

Oklahoma SB1902 creates state-issued licensing paths for professional licenses without requiring national certification.

Oklahoma SB1902, known as the Oklahoma Professional Self-Determination Act, establishes state-issued licensing paths for professional licenses that do not require national certification. The act grants exclusive power to licensure boards to determine qualifications and fitness of applicants and licensees, and to impose disciplinary actions. It mandates the development and implementation of state examinations for emergency medical personnel aligned with national education standards. The act prohibits sole reliance on national examinations and authorizes certain fees.